Colton plans session on new school bond vote

Colton school officials are seeking public comment on the $5.1 million school remodeling bond proposal which failed to gain voters’ approval last November. District residents are encouraged to attend meetings tonight, Thursday, and Jan. 13 to give their feelings on the proposal.

The bonding measure was aimed at providing local funding for an overall $10.2 million remodeling project.

School officials would like to put the measure back on the ballot April 26.

District Superintendent Nate Smith said the two meetings are for the “sole purpose” of gathering public opinion. They would also like to a...